Re: Filthy tenant - Landlord Forum thread 357529

Re: Filthy tenant by Michelle (CA) on May 22, 2018 @22:51

I have a relative under therapy for a disorder that interferes with his ability to be aware of and attend to his surroundings -- kind of like the reverse of OCD. That doesn't help you, but it may be that the tenant is incompetent, not malicious. The potential for a kitchen fire is always my concern with this relative--maybe concentrate on that aspect with your tenant. His actions indicate that he might need to live in supervised housing, but I don't know how to tell someone that. The trash violation sounds like a code violation, but I don't know if it serves you to report your tenant and have him receive a fine! Is it possible that he has an undisclosed disability, along with a vocational counselor who can provide on-site coaching so that he can maintain the residence? This is for Pennsylvania. http://www.paautism.org/resources/All-Resources/All-Resources-Details/itemid/5065/Autism-Living-and-Working-ALAW-
Is the tenant a danger to himself or others in the building? I am sure there are other possible explanations for the tenant's behavior, but if a disability is the case, then perhaps some of the references on the lease can help so that you and the tenant agree to terminate the lease.

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